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valchemist
06-14-2001, 03:58 PM
I found this recipe on the back of a package for Mama Mary's fresh pizza crusts. (I lightened it by changing the cheeses from full fat to part-skim. When I typed it into my Mastercook, I see that the nutritional info calculated is pretty acceptable.)

This is a wonderfully tasty and simple recipe. I love the idea of a pizza that is high in fiber, high in calcium, and that has great flavor. I used 4 chipotles as suggested. I didn't add extra adobo, but the chipotles I used were covered with the adobo sauce. I can handle very spicy foods and this ratio of 4 chipotles to 1 cup of ricotta was too spicy for me. I ended up adding an extra cup of ricotta to tone it down. The leftover chipotle/cheese mixture will be a great spread for crackers or pita bread.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Chipotle Chilies and Cheesey Pizza

Recipe By :Mama Mary's Packaging
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Vegetarian Main Dishes


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 Mama Mary's Pizza Crust
2 c shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
1 c part-skim ricotta cheese
4 chipotle chiles canned in adobo
15 ozs black beans, canned -- drained and rinsed
2 Roma tomatoes -- peeled and sliced

Preheat oven to 450.

Spread 1 cup of mozzarella over crust.

Whisk together ricotta and chipotles; add adobo sauce to taste. Allow mixture to sit about 10 minutes to let flavors develop. Using a teaspoon, dollop ricotta mixture over mozzarella.

Top with black beans, gently pressing beans into the seasoned ricotta.

End with sliced tomatoes and remaining mozzarella.

Reduce oven temperature to 425. Bake for 15 minutes.


Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 432 Calories; 15g Fat (32.3% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 34mg Cholesterol; 667mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

NOTES :

I have mentioned this before, but I will note it here as well. If you can find the Mama Mary's Pizza crust, give it a try. I like it better than boboli. It is actually found in the refreigerator case in my store. Not in the frozen foods section...it is actually over near the vegetable and cheese section of my grocery store...where they keep the hummus, fresh tortellini/pasta, bread dough, etc. I used 3 small rounds instead of one big crust.

SusanMac
06-14-2001, 04:02 PM
That sounds soooo yummy! Thanks. I'm always looking for more easy pizza recipes (my favorite smoked salmon pizza gets old sometimes)Instead of moz. I might try smoked gouda (would that be "smoky" overkill?) Maybe a few roasted red peppers, too.

4 chilis definitely sounds like way too many, even for a whole pizza. Most of CL's recipes usually call for 1 chili.

Grace
06-14-2001, 04:14 PM
Oh Val - THANK YOU for posting this!!!! This looks soooo good to me, I will definitely try it!! Have I mentioned lately that I love this board?!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

Thanks again...and I'll leave my review after I make it, but I think I already know how it's going to be!! (YUMMY!!!!)

jazzyjas
06-14-2001, 04:47 PM
I always use chipotle on my hot pepper pizza with a mixture of smoked gouda and cheddar and have never found it to be too smokey -- you may want to use another cheese with the gouda for better melting

Jas

Cathy
06-14-2001, 09:09 PM
Thanks for posting and also the comments on the heat factor. It looks yummy!

valchemist
06-18-2001, 03:39 AM
I am glad that some of you think this recipe sounds like something you would like to try! The minute I saw it on the back of the package, I knew I had to try it.

I think the smoked gouda would be great. (I am not a big fan of plain old mozzarella anyway). You could also use the roasted red peppers if you want, but you really don't need them. This pizza is already loaded with flavor and the beans make it quite filling so no adjustment to the recipe is needed.

One other note (and this is why I am pulling this back up)...

The leftover cheese/chipotle mixture is excellent on crackers (I used triscuits). I mentioned above that I was going to try this, but I didn't think it would be all that great - I just wanted to use the leftovers up. It was much better than I thought.

[This message has been edited by valchemist (edited 06-18-2001).]

Anne
06-18-2001, 02:36 PM
Thanks for the recipe Val. I make something similar to this with bread-machine crust that is half cornmeal, half wheat but never thought of adding chipotles which I love. I also like to add chopped onion or use fresh salsa in place of other vegetables. I really must start using black beans, I've been stuck in the pinto bean rut for too long.

SusieO
06-18-2001, 02:47 PM
Val, thank you for posting this recipe. I tried it last night, well, sort of. I used English muffins instead of a pizza crust and substituted black-eyed peas for the black beans. I didn't use mozzarella (thought I had some, but it turned out I was breeding things in the fridge http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif), so I just spread the ricotta mixture on the muffins, and topped with beans, then shredded Asiago. (I also forgot to buy a tomato.) I only used one chipotle, and it was plenty hot enough.

Anyway, it was a great idea, very different, and very yummy!

BTW, I could have eaten all of the ricotta/chipotle mixture with a spoon. Delicious!

Lynn B
06-18-2001, 07:21 PM
Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing!

I am wondering, however, why does it say to peel the Romas?? Do you think that would be absolutely necessary???

Thanks!

Lynn

Lynn B
06-20-2001, 05:36 PM
I made this last night - ohmyword! Children, can you spell "delicious"?!! A definite "repeater" here!

Thanks, Val, for sharing!!!!

Lynn

PS I didn't peel the Romas! (I know, such a rebel... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif )
PPS! I used 2 (fairly large) chipotles and some extra adobo sauce. Perfect!

[This message has been edited by Lynn B (edited 06-20-2001).]

valchemist
06-21-2001, 03:47 AM
Thanks for the review lynn. Glad you liked it. I didn't peel the romas either.

The 2 chipotles sounds about right since when I used 4 I had to double the cheese. Thanks for the confirmation.